Health Science Instructor

Kansas City Public Schools

Health Science Instructor

Salary Range : T01 –T06

Department: Career and Technical Education

Reports To: Building Principal

Shift Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

At Kansas City Public Schools, teachers are critical to student success. As a teacher,you will provide classroom/clinical instruction for the Physical Therapist Aide program within the area of health sciences. The Physical Therapist Aide curriculum will be developed, implemented and evaluated for student achievement if competencies.

What You'll Be Doing:

+ Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and technology tools to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs. + Continuously assess student understanding and adjust teaching methods to improve outcomes.

Collaborate with instructional coaches, department chairs, and fellow teachers to enhance curriculum alignment and instructional practices.

+ Maintain accurate and comprehensive student records, including grades, attendance, and progress reports. + Use data to drive instructional decisions and provide targeted interventions as

Work with various stakeholders to ensure students' individual needs are met.

+ Manage, supervise and ensure the safety, behavior, and well-being of students. + Implement effective classroom management strategies to minimize disruptions and maximize learning time. + Foster students' social-emotional development by integrating trauma-informed practices and restorative justice approaches.

Collaborate with parents, guardians, and necessary stakeholders to address behavior concerns and support student growth.

+ Contribute to schoolwide initiatives and collaborate with school staff on projects that support student achievement. + Attend faculty meetings, workshops, family engagement events and parent-teacher conferences as required.

Serve on school committees and contribute to creating a positive school climate.

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Minimum Requirements)

+ Clinical Supervisor and State Examiner credentials through the Department of Health and Senior Services. + Current CPR certification as a Health Care Provider. Graduation from an accredited Nursing program. + Minimum of five years experience in a variety of acute, sub-acute, critical care, rehabilitative, restorative, and long-term care environments. + Currently hold, or be eligible for a Career & Technical Education teaching certificate through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

In Order to LevelUp in This Role, You'll Need: (Preferred)

+ Ability to use technology to enhance student learning and engagement

Experience with curriculum development and designing innovative lessons

+ Collaborative approach to working with colleagues, administrators, and community members

Experience with leadership roles in schools, such as department lead or instructional coach

+ Willingness to embrace feedback and adapt to new teaching methodologies

Eagerness to be a part of a transformative school district that values continuous improvement

Benefits:

KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9.0% contribution required from employees and matched by KCPS.

Why Join Kansas City Public Schools?

Be a Changemaker. Collaborate with Passionate Colleagues. LevelUp the Future.